Kester Nsirim is a multi-hyphenate creative; writer, director and producer — who blends suspense, humor, social commentary, and genre in uniquely Nigerian cinematic expressions. A native of Ikwerre, he built his foundation through compelling shorts and documentary projects (Bonnie, The Inquest, Destination Rivers, Impact File, The Legend of River Ethiope), and gained brief mentorship under Julie Dash and Giancarlo Esposito, and Steve Gukas afterwards. He made his feature debut as the writer-director of The Lost Number (2012), which premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles and garnered multiple awards at WMIFF in Washington D.C. This heralded his arrival as a filmmaker with a thoughtful approach and cinematic ambition . In KOKO: The Box TV (2018), Nsirim demonstrated genre dexterity — writing and directing a suspenseful comedy about a troubled television that disrupts a small community in Port Harcourt. Featuring top Nollywood talent, the film secured a nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Comedy and solidified his creative identity; layered, witty, and socially observant, even with limited resources. Continuing his exploration of short narrative form, Nsirim directed and wrote Inquest, a psychological drama set in a rural locale, further confirming his versatility . In 2024, he expanded his impact as a screenwriter on commercially released films Kill Boro and A Danfo Christmas . Through each format; short, feature, documentary, television, and editorial writing, Nsirim shows a clear thematic through-line: exploring simple stories with layered meaning, engaging both casual and thoughtful audiences. His work is cinematic parable; a buffet of suspense, humor, and reflection that invites diverse audiences to find their own meaning in his stories.